BACKCOUNTRY NEWS AND FORUMS
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Gear Talk
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2019-12-27Elan’s Ripstick line of skis has been the recipient of much praise and accolades as its satisfied the cravings of many a skier including us...replies0views2933
2019-12-27
2019-12-23G3’s SEEKr 110 Skis are can be thought of as a lighter, fatter, floatier version of their FINDr 102’s with a similar...replies0views2651
2019-12-23
2019-12-19No, I'm not talking about the impeachment...Remember a while back when we shared info about Patagonia's matching program? We'll...replies0views1397
2019-12-19
2019-12-11Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views3205
2019-12-11
2019-12-09Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views3011
2019-12-09
2019-12-06Check out all of the options here for the skier on your list! Just click on STORE --> Maps and Guides Store and behold the abundance of...replies0views1299
2019-12-06
2019-12-04Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views2351
2019-12-04
2019-12-03Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views2617
2019-12-03
2019-11-27Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views2650
2019-11-27
2019-11-26Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views2842
2019-11-26
2019-11-21It's early season and I am almost as stoked about snowshoeing as I am about ski touring. The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (with the new...replies0views1383
2019-11-21
2019-11-20Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views2510
2019-11-20
2019-11-18Welcome to our 4th Annual Backcountry Skiing Canada Holiday Gift Guide. We're going to start things off easy with the under $50 category,...replies0views5590
2019-11-18
2019-11-16The Agent Series are new to FACTION for the 2019-2020 season - the lineup includes a 1.0, 1.0X, 2.0, and 2.0X. Like other FACTION skis, the 1.0...replies0views2223
2019-11-16
2019-11-11While most of you may think that Mons Royale is the new kid on the block when it comes to merino base layers, you’d only be half wrong....replies0views2160
2019-11-11
2019-11-10Single-Use plastics are enemy number one these days and for good reason, we humans dispose of 300 million tonnes of plastic each year. Most of...replies0views1598
2019-11-10
2019-11-07Carbon Drive 2.0 optimizes the Zero G’s flex and torsional rigidity which means better stability and edge grip and ultimately control. The...replies0views2802
2019-11-07
2019-11-05The Phantom is an iteration of the original Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisper jacket which we reviewed several years ago. At the time of its...replies0views1782
2019-11-05
2019-11-04The North Face FUTURELIGHT Freethinker Jacket Giveaway is now closed. Congrats go out to Erika Rowe as she is the lucky winner. Erika, please...replies0views20623
2019-11-04
2019-11-02Well, the wait is finally over. Marker just announced their new Duke PT Binding. This is a Hybrid Freeride Binding that offers DIN ISO...replies0views2666
2019-11-02
2019-11-01Binding inserts are an easy way to share bindings on several pairs of skis - you can ride a pair of touring skis with two different sets of...replies0views6884
2019-11-01
2019-10-28Smartwool is looking to change the game with lessons they’ve learned in the 25 years they’ve been in the apparel industry. Breaking...replies0views1612
2019-10-282019-10-24Hey guys, I need some advice. I'm in the market for a new pair of powder touring skis. I'm looking at the Icelantic Natural...replies1views1828
2019-10-28
2019-10-24Hey! We've had the Deuter Futura Vario Backpacks (his and her verisons) for a spell and we'd like to tell you all about 'em....replies0views2836
2019-10-24
2019-10-19This Giveaway has ended and congrats go out to Chris Davidson who has won himself a new Osprey Pack! Stay tuned for next months giveaway when...replies0views10972
2019-10-19
